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Re:Uber Eliminates Forced Arbitration for Sexual Misconduct ... by gaius on Tuesday May 15, 2018 @01:46PM (#17075959)
things like better misconduct-handling process for employees, more frequent background checks for drivers, the implementation of tips,

Still not paying their taxes tho’. There’s a shedload Of Employer’s NI they owe us.

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Re:Uber Eliminates Forced Arbitration for Sexual Misconduct ... by lhorie on Tuesday May 15, 2018 @02:11PM (#17076208)
> Still not paying their taxes

Sorry, not familiar with this and googling isn't turning up anything. Is this the IRS's opinion or just your own?

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Re:Uber Eliminates Forced Arbitration for Sexual Misconduct ... by DanBC on Tuesday May 15, 2018 @02:31PM (#17076404)
"Employer's NI" means "employer's contribution to national insurance" - a UK tax.

Here's one article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/oct/28/uber-uk-t...

There are many more.

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Re:Uber Eliminates Forced Arbitration for Sexual Misconduct ... by malandrew on Wednesday May 16, 2018 @04:24PM (#17086128)
They pay NIC on their employees, but not their driver partners. The driver partners like all contractors in the UK are responsible for paying their own NI. I don't see why the contracting company is responsible for enforcing tax law for its partners?

Self-employed people in the UK pay class 2 and class 4 NIC. Those that are class 2 pay £2.95/wk on earnings of £6,205+ per year. Those that are class 4 pay 9% on annual profits of from £8,424 to £46,350 per year. They pay 2% on profits over £46,350.

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Re:Uber Eliminates Forced Arbitration for Sexual Misconduct ... by lhorie on Tuesday May 15, 2018 @02:40PM (#17076489)
Ah, thanks. I'll read up on that
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Re:Uber Eliminates Forced Arbitration for Sexual Misconduct ... by lhorie on Tuesday May 15, 2018 @02:39PM (#17076474)
Oh, in the UK. Thanks, that helps me find more information.

I'm not too familiar with taxation matters, but again, afaik, at the end of the day, it comes down to whether the IRS/HMRC/other countries tax depts are pursuing tax evasion charges, right? Is this actually the case?

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